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writes:Hey! I've been having a bad day at my new job today. I started my new job last Tuesday at a Clinic and got to meet 4 girls who I'm going to be working with in the front desk and with the doctors. My first day was good. My second day was really bad. Three of the girls started to give me attitude because I didn't know what I was doing.. ITS ONLY MY SECOND DAY! One of the girls even embarrassed me when she asked to book an appt. for a patient for next month on a certain day and I found what day was because I was scanning in files when she told me this and I asked her for help and what day and her reaction was staring at me like idiot, gave me a mean look and walked away and told another to finish my job. Is this normal for these girls to be treating me like this? It's only my second day and I feel like they have no patience to train me. I finally walked out and quit on my 5th day working there because I honestly couldn't take the attitude. I'm just way too nice. I'm picking up my check tomorrow and idk if I should speak up or just get my check and walk away? Is it a good thing that I quit? Help !!! Reply to this Question
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reader, Sageoldguy1465  +, writes (1 May 2014):
 I don't think I'll ever figure out how to evaluate, or measure, anyone's "attitude"......
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 May 2014): If you got the job, they must have felt you were qualified for the position.
Sometimes employees expect new people to step right in and know where everything is. Nobody wants to help anyone; because it means going out of their way, and people just aren't as nice as they should or could be. They needed a hand from the very start. However; if you didn't seem to know anything, they just may not have had the time.
It takes time and patience to train. Your manager should have given you a mentor, or assumed the responsibility, to help you get your bearings.
They've all forgotten how it was on their first day.
As offices go, there were changes over the time they've been there; and they had to be trained as procedures changed. They were acting like high school brats, and that's because the office is poorly run. It's a mess and they took out their frustration on the new girl.
You quit too soon, and you may end-up doing it at the next job; if you're too sensitive. People struggle to keep their jobs. They are also often over-worked; because they had to compensate for the empty spot before you took it. So they are expecting you to just walk-in, fill the spot, and carry your on weight.
It's the fault of the office manager to not see that you weren't familiarized and well orientated with office procedure. You didn't bother to go to the person in-charge to ask for help. You only gave it five days!
What is the point of complaining after you quit? The time to say something, was when they were giving you a hard time.
Sit down and write a short letter explaining why you are leaving. Don't burn any bridges by pointing fingers or whining. Just explain that you only needed help to get the feel of the office; but no one had the time to assist you.
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reader, Aunty BimBim  +, writes (1 May 2014):
 You could ask for an exit interview, or write to the owner or manager, point out the lack of training and clear direction.
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reader, Honeypie + ♥, writes (1 May 2014):
 IS it good that you quit? I don't think quitting is going to help you. Specially not after only 5 days.
You just GAVE up because they didn't help you.
What you SHOULD have done (if you ask me) is go see the SHIFT supervisor (unless that was the women being a cow to you the second day) and ASK how to deal with training, WHO is supposed to train you, WHO can you ask questions to and so forth.
Should you tell them why? I would. Maybe they NEED to consider how the staff treats new people.
Next time ASK for help BEFORE just quitting.
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 May 2014): Its not that you are way too nice, it's you not being able to stand up for yourself.
You shouldn't quit, assholes are everywhere. The next job you have there will be someone else who will give you attitude. If you don't like something speak up. First, tell the girl wht is bothering you. If she keeps on maintaining hostile attitude, tell he that you have choice but going to your boss and bring the problem in front of him/ her.
May be that will be a wake up call for her.
But don't just quit!!
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